Amérique du Nord
Great Loop américain
Une boucle d’environ 9 700 km (6 000 miles terrestres) autour de l’est de l’Amérique du Nord, par la côte atlantique, les Grands Lacs, les canaux canadiens, les rivières de l’intérieur et le golfe du Mexique.
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- Longueur
- environ 6 000 miles terrestres, soit 9 700 km (AGLCA)
- Durée habituelle
- environ un an, mais beaucoup vont plus vite ou plus lentement (les temps les plus rapides signalés, non officiels, sont de moins de trois semaines)
- Écluses
- plus de 100
- Tirant d’air maximal
- 5,82 m (19 ft 1 in) sous un pont fixe au sud de Chicago (itinéraire mât couché ou en bateau à moteur)
- Sens et départ
- Le plus souvent dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d’une montre ; départ libre, Chicago sert de repère habituel
- Saisons
- Été : Grands Lacs et Canada ; automne : rivières ; hiver : golfe et Floride ; printemps : ICW atlantique
Le Great Loop, la « grande boucle », fait le tour complet de l’est de l’Amérique du Nord sans quitter l’eau. Il enchaîne l’Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, la baie de Chesapeake, l’Hudson et les canaux de l’État de New York, la voie navigable Trent-Severn en Ontario, la baie Georgienne et les Grands Lacs, l’Illinois et le Mississippi ou l’Ohio, la voie navigable Tennessee-Tombigbee, puis la côte du golfe du Mexique pour revenir en Floride.
La plupart des « Loopers » tournent dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d’une montre, au départ de Chicago ou de la Floride, et y passent environ un an en suivant les saisons : le golfe et la Floride en hiver, l’ICW et la Chesapeake au printemps, le Canada et les Grands Lacs en été, les rivières à l’automne. Il n’y a pas de départ officiel, et on y croise aussi bien des trawlers que des voiliers qui ont couché leur mât. Ceux qui bouclent la boucle troquent leur guidon blanc contre un guidon doré, et l’AGLCA fait vivre la communauté.
Le Loop n’a rien d’une aventure sauvage, mais il est exigeant sur le plan pratique. Le pont fixe près de Chicago impose un tirant d’air (la hauteur du bateau au-dessus de l’eau) d’environ 5,82 m (19 ft 1 in), tu partages les rivières avec des convois de barges, et il faut prévoir la traversée du golfe, la météo des Grands Lacs, les fermetures d’écluses et les crues.
Temps forts
- Les gratte-ciel de Chicago et son écluse
- La Trent-Severn et les 30 000 îles de la baie Georgienne
- L’Hudson et le canal Érié
- La Tennessee-Tombigbee et la baie de Mobile
- La côte du golfe en Floride et l’Okeechobee Waterway
Points de vigilance
- Le pont fixe près de Chicago : 5,82 m (19 ft 1 in) de tirant d’air
- Convois de barges, courant et débris flottants sur le Mississippi et l’Illinois
- La traversée du golfe du Mexique demande une bonne fenêtre météo
- La saison cyclonique et les tempêtes de fin d’automne sur les Grands Lacs
Épisodes sur cette route 77
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Our Worst Cruise Yet: Lightning, Rough Seas & No Easy Way Out
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Boating To The Prettiest Fishing Village On Lake Michigan...Then Scaled This 500-Foot Sand Dune!
Leland Michigan, États-Unis
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We Took Our Boat Into Michigan's Most Beautiful Harbor!
Charlevoix Michigan, États-Unis
In episode 48 of our Great Loop Adventure we head to Charlevoix Michigan another waterfront town along Lake Michigan and boy it does not disappoint! *Personal:* Kevin@mathersonthemap.com
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Is Lake Michigan Worth The Hype?! Searching For The Best Coastal Town...
Harbor Springs Michigan, États-Unis
First on the list is Harbor Springs with some of the clearest water we’ve ever cruised. After Harbor Springs we visit Petoskey a...
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This Island Feels Like Stepping Back In Time! - Boats Allowed, Cars Prohibited
Mackinac Island Michigan, États-Unis
In episode 46, we visit America's most unique island, Mackinac Island on Lake Huron, our first destination after crossing the border back into the United States from Canada.
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We Hit Rocks and Damaged Our Boat - Our Biggest Mistake Boating Yet
Georgian Bay Ontario, Canada
In episode 42 of our Great Loop Adventure, we hit rocks in Georgian Bay and officially became a member of the ran aground club.
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Georgian Bay Gets Better and Better - Exploring Parry Sound and Regatta Bay
Regatta Bay Ontario, Canada
We make our ...
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We Try Rafting Up on Anchor for the Very First Time in Georgian Bay!
Georgian Bay Ontario, Canada
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! In episode 40 of our Great Loop adventure we head to Shotgun Bay in Georgian Bay to raft up with o...
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We Cruised 3,000 Miles Around North America (Start To Finish In 1 Hour)
Georgian Bay Ontario, Canada
1 year ago we bought our first boat ever. A 48ft motor yacht with zero experience looking to take our family of 4 all over North America on a 6,000 mile journey. 18 months ago, we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into.
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This Is Why We Kept Going…GEORGIAN BAY!
Georgian Bay Ontario, Canada
In episode 39 we say good bye to the Trent Severn Waterway and hello to Georgian Bay!!! We can't wait to share this new chapter with you! Check out our floating dock by Further Customs here:...
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We Had ONE Plan… Then Everything Changed | Trent Severn Waterway
Trent-Severn Waterway Ontario, Canada
We left Kingston, Ontario with a plan to find an anchorage and finally test out our new anchor, but as we’ve quickly learned with boating… plans don’t last very long.
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Cruising Buckhorn to the Historic Kirkfield Lift Lock - Trent Severn Waterway Boating
Kirkfield Lift Lock Ontario, Canada
As we headed towards the Kirkfield Lift Lock, we witnessed a boat going almost sideways during a passing maneuver! That must have been a scary ride for the people on that boat.
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Boating Through Canada’s Most Charming Small Towns!
Fenelon Falls Ontario, Canada
In episode 36, we explore the beautiful towns of Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls, arguably the best towns along the Trent Severn.
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This Waterway Was Nothing Like We Expected | Trent-Severn
Trent-Severn Waterway Ontario, Canada
This is Standard Safety Equipment aboard P sea S…..and when we chase experience and adventure ashore! If we don’t use it, we don’t pitch it. The Trent-Severn Waterway was nothing like we expected.
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We Finally Made It To Canada's Boat Elevator!
Peterborough Ontario, Canada
⬇️ In episode 34, we cruise up the boat elevator, aka the Peterborough Li...
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Big Rideau Lake to Westport - Cruising the Rideau Canal
Westport Ontario, Canada
After spending a super chill night on the hook in a quiet cover on Big Rideau Lake, we pull anchor and head for Colonel By Island.
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We Took Our Boat From Florida To Canada!
Florida États-Unis
But we wanted to catch up to our friends @BoundlessBupps and @SailingSnacktime ...
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We Cruised Through America’s Most Beautiful Summer Estates
Thousand Islands New York, États-Unis
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! In episode 30, we head towards one of our favorite destinations on the great loop so far, the Thou...
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We Attempted 12 Locks in One Day on the Erie Canal (Here’s What We Learned)
Erie Canal New York, États-Unis
Join us as we take on one of our biggest boating challenge yet; attempting to travel through 12 locks in a single day on the historic Erie Canal!
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8 Hours, 7 Locks & 1 Beautiful City On The Oswego Canal!
Oswego New York, États-Unis
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! In episode 28 of our Great Loop Adventure we say goodbye to the Erie Canal and hello to the Oswego...
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Lake Superior Full-Contact Sailing!! Stir Crazy Sailing and Adventures - Ep. 69
Marquette Michigan, États-Unis
Strong winds and a very long day from the St. Mary's River through the locks at Sault Ste. Marie (The Soo Locks in the U.S.). Plenty of pure sailing all the way to Marquette.
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E53 The Big Chute, Hydraulic Locks, & Lock Mess Ups! Trent-Severn Waterway on America’s Great Loop
Big Chute Ontario, Canada
Join us as we depart Trenton, Ontario and travel to Port Severn, Ontario on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
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Our Final Days on the Erie Canal Led Us Here…
Sylvan Beach New York, États-Unis
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The Erie Canal Tested Us Like Never Before...
Erie Canal New York, États-Unis
In episode 26 of our Great Loop adventure we have the most challenging yet rewarding day on the Erie Canal so far, navigating a shallow log flooded waterway with two other boats and attempt ...
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Into the Erie Canal... | The Great Loop on a Shanty Boat
Erie Canal New York, États-Unis
Fellow adventurers, in this episode of "The Great Loop on a Shanty Boat" Wavey and I start heading west along the Erie Canal.
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E52 Thousand Islands, the START of The Trent-Severn Waterway, & Maintenance - America’s Great Loop
Thousand Islands New York, États-Unis
Join us as we travel from the Thousand Islands to New York State and back across the the border to begin our journey on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
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You Deserve to Treat Yourself to This Place - Stir Crazy Sailing and Adventures - Ep. 66
Killarney Ontario, Canada
You will love this place - bring friends! Let the non-sailors take a break next to the pool - or unload stir crazy kids with their floaties at the Killarney Mountain Lodge.
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Two Families, Two Different Backgrounds, One Loop: Unpacking Our Great Loop & Sharing Our Adventure
We take a break from filming and sit down with @BoundlessBupps to talk about everything related to Family Boat Life along America's Great Loop.
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We Ignored Everyone's Warnings...Navigating The Erie Canal!
Erie Canal New York, États-Unis
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We Never Knew This Hudson River Town Was So Important!
Kingston New York, États-Unis
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We Left NYC... and Couldn't Believe What Came Next!
Hudson River New York, États-Unis
In episode 22 of our Great Loop Adventure, we cruise 75 nautical mile...
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Statue of Liberty and NYC by Boat: Two Bucket-List Destinations Along America's Great Loop!
New York City New York, États-Unis
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! In episode 21 we make it to New York City by boat and cruised passed the Statue of Liberty, a huge...
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Rough Seas, Lost Solar Panels & Our Longest Day Yet Cruising The Atlantic Ocean Along NJ's Coast
New Jersey Coast New Jersey, États-Unis
Hard water can lead to scale buildup in plumbing and appliances, so we decided to install the iSpring EDV2 Whole House Super Water Descaler on our boat. Thanks to iSpring Water Systems for partnering with us!
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Larry's Great Loop Adventure - Erie Canal
Erie Canal New York, États-Unis
We have left the Hudson River behind and entered the Erie Canal! If you followed along with our Carbon Cat trip up the Columbia River, you know we are familiar with traveling through locks... but the Erie Canal takes the cake!
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Canada Beats the Bahamas - Stir Crazy Sailing and Adventures - Ep. 65
Killarney Provincial Park Ontario, Canada
Yes, sailing the North Channel in the Great Lakes in the summer beats the Bahamas - especially if you care more about whats above the surface than what is below it . and sitting on a beach makes you go nuts.
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First Time In The Atlantic Ocean In A Dense Fog Advisory
Great Egg Harbor Inlet New Jersey, États-Unis
In episode 19 of our Great Loop, we venture into the Atlantic Ocean for the first time and cruise 30 nautical miles in a dense fog advisory and 3 to 4 ft seas in order to avoid expensive marina fees!
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Facing Our Biggest Great Loop Challenge 700 Nautical Miles In!
Cape May New Jersey, États-Unis
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! In episode 18 of our Great Loop adventure, we find ourselves with quite the challenge trying to re...
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The Historic C&D Canal Didn’t Go As Planned
Salem New Jersey, États-Unis
In episode 17, we leave the Chesapeake Bay and head to Chesapeake City MD into the C&D Canal. We bring another family of 4 onboard and then head to Salem NJ where we h...
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The Chesapeake Bay Stop We Didn’t Expect to Love ... Rock Hall Maryland | Great Loop Ep 16
Rock Hall Maryland, États-Unis
Rock Hall is on the eastern shor...
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Why Every Great Looper Stops in Solomon's Island, Maryland!
Solomon's Island Maryland, États-Unis
In episode 15 of our Great Loop adventure, we make it to Solomon's Island, MD, and fall in love with this town. We stayed at Spring Cove Marina (booked via Dockwa linked below), which didn't disappoint, and we will be back.
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Pivoting to Boat Life from Van Life...Did We Make The Right Choice? - Great Loop Episode 14
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Our First Lock On The Great Loop - Great Bridge Lock
Great Bridge Lock Virginie, États-Unis
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An Unexpected Challenge Of The Great Loop No One Talks About - Urgent Care
Chesapeake Virginie, États-Unis
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We Skipped Coinjock Restaurant Marina for THIS Instead | NC INNER Banks
Coinjock Caroline du Nord, États-Unis
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This Upgrade Changed Everything! - DIY Install Raymarine EV 400 Autopilot ...Saved Thousands
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! In episode 10 of our Great Loop adventure, we leave Morehead City after spending a few days finish...
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Engine Problems 400 Miles Into Our 6,000-Mile Adventure - Great Loop Episode 9
Morehead City Caroline du Nord, États-Unis
In episode 9 of our Great Loop, we finally have some engine trouble along the ICW in North Carolina.
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Bahama-like Waters Along the ICW?! - Exploring Wrightsville Beach, NC ... Great Loop Ep 8
Wrightsville Beach Caroline du Nord, États-Unis
In episode 8 of our Great Loop, we find the Bahamas of North Carolina visiting Wrightsville Beach and anchor out for 3 nights!
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Is Myrtle Beach Actually Worth Stopping For? (ICW Great Loop Stop)
Myrtle Beach Caroline du Sud, États-Unis
In episode 7 of our Great Loop, we cruise 107 nautical miles from Charleston Harbor Marina to Myrtle Beach Yacht Club and explore Barefoot Landing to see if it really lives up to the hype!
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This Charleston Marina Ruined Every Other Marina for Us
Charleston Caroline du Sud, États-Unis
🙌 In episode 6 of our Great Loop adventure, we head back to one of our favorite marinas and arguably the best marina in Charleston South Carolina, Charleston Harbour Resort and Marina. Book your slip at Charle...
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The Cheapest Cruising Catamaran I’ve Ever Found!
Can you really buy a cruising catamaran for $65,000? In this video, we take a deep dive into the PDQ 32 LRC, one of the most affordable cruising catamarans on the market.
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Raw Boat Life With 2 Under 3… This Is What It’s REALLY Like (Hilton Head to Beaufort, SC)
Beaufort Caroline du Sud, États-Unis
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! In episode 5 of our Great Loop, we leave Hilton Head and get back onto the ICW, cruising our way t...
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This Is The Best Marina On Hilton Head Island ... Great Loop Ep 4
Hilton Head Island Comté de Beaufort, États-Unis
In episode 4 of our Great Loop adventure, we leave Georgia, making our way to Hilton Head Island and find one of our favorite marinas along the ICW, Shelter Cove!
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Worst Case Scenario Cruising The Great Loop ... Caught In Fog
Isle of Hope Comté de Chatham, États-Unis
🙌 In Episode 3 of our Great Loop adventure, we have our most dangerous day on the water yet as we make our way to Isle of Hope, Georgia (near Savannah). We get caught in dense fog along Georgia's ICW and have ...
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Navigating Georgia's 9ft Tidal Swing - Hoping We Don't Run Aground - Loop Ep 2
Cumberland Island Géorgie, États-Unis
In episode 2 of our Great Loop adventure, we cruise through Georgia's ICW, which has a wide tidal range of 9-10ft! In addition to the low tides and shallow waters, we have to push through th...
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The Year Long Boat Trip Starts Now... Boating With Our Kids
Our Great Loop journey officially begins! We're taking our boat 6,000 nautical miles around Amer...
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Our Last Leg Before The Great Loop!
In today's episode, we officially wrap up our training/practice run down the ICW and along the St. John's River to build the confidence needed for America's Great Loop!
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First Timer’s Give Boating A Try - Cruising The St. John’s River To The Ultimate Anchorage
Sanford Comté de Seminole, États-Unis
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! On Day 2 of our St. John's southbound cruise to Sanford, FL, we invite the @Vancaskeys to join us for two days and see if we can...
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We Upgraded Our Boat’s Electrical System For The Great Loop!
We finally upgraded our boat's electrical system and this upgrade will change how we continue to cruise. We're so excited to be able to anchor out and enjoy the comforts of the marina anywhere we go.
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Completing The Great Bridge Lock Along The Virginia Cut! - Leg 2 ICW South Bound
Norfolk Virginie, États-Unis
In ep 12 of our boat life series, we cruise from Hampton VA, down to Chesapeake VA, alongside the country's largest Naval station and down the Elizabeth River to the Great Bridge Lock, our first lock on our new-to-us boat.
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We Got a New Dinghy, and It's Not an Inflatable! - Dinghy For The Great Loop
In episode 9 of our boat life adventures, we upgrade our dinghy to a Mantus Dinghy – Model 104 right off the Annapolis Sailboat Show Floor and trail it down to our boat in Virginia.
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Baie Fine (Bay Fin) Beautiful Destination Sailing - Stir Crazy Sailing and Adventures - Ep. 64
Baie Fine Ontario, Canada
The North Channel of the Great Lakes (Lake Huron) takes us to Baie Fine (Bay Fin) for a stop allowing swimming, biking and hiking in a destination loved by boaters.
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Only $58,000 - The Perfect Liveaboard Trawler For The Great Loop
In episode 274, we tour Cellar Door, a 1981 Marine Trader 36' Europa. This is the 4th boat tour video of our capable loop boat series and one on the budget-friendly side!
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Why Our Boat Buying Is Taking So Long...We Owe You An Update
In episode 272, we give you a much-needed update on our boat and where we're at. I know it's long overdue!...
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Hello from Canada!! North Channel Sailing and Hiking - Stir Crazy Sailing and Adventures - Ep. 60
Gore Bay Ontario, Canada
Peel kiwi fruit before you eat them - or you'll need some time out to overcome short term abdominal ailing that no solo sailor ever wants . Harbor Island National Wildlife Refuge is technically in the U.S.
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The Perfect Luxury Yet Practical Loop Boat!
In episode 270, we showcase another great candidate for America's Great Loop. Meet Mona Lisa, a 2004 Sabre 36 Sedan, which would be an excellent choice for anyone looking to undertake the Great Loop.
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The Great Loop Is Delayed - Our Family's New Boating Plan
In episode 268, we share our upcoming boating plans after realizing the boat buying process is taking much longer than expected.
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This 40ft Live-aboard Yacht Has It ALL – Unique 2nd Stateroom!
In episode 266, we revisit the boat tour videos to help you see various boat options for the Great Loop. Today we're touring a Sea Ray 400 Fly, with a unique 2-stateroom layout. Thank you again Mike and MarineMax!
Équipages sur cette route
Pour en savoir plus
- AGLCA - America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association
- Great Loop (Wikipedia)
- Waterway Guide - Thinking About a Great Loop Adventure?
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